Housing Specialist
Housing Specialist
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Economic Development Agency 72
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Job Description:
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development is looking for the next great addition to our Housing Team. We offer a supportive work environment comprehensive state benefits and supportive teammates. The Nebraska Department of Economic Development Housing Team consists of seventeen staff including regional program representatives program specialists application and compliance coordinators a housing attorney and a team leader.
The Housing Specialist will work from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development office located at 245 Fallbrook Boulevard in Lincoln NE. This position may require frequent travel throughout the state. Occasional overnight trips can be expected as well as outofstate travel for training and conferences.
Look at what we have to offer!
13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (thats not a typo!) statematched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employerpaid $20000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment
At the State we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect acting ethically in all situations and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!
Job Duties:The main responsibility of this position will be to deliver technical assistance to support projects funded under federally funding housing programs. Collaboration and maintaining relationships with other state and federal agencies community organizations housing developers and private sector stakeholders to develop affordable housing is crucial to success. This position will provide grant management from application to closeout including oversight monitoring data management and reporting for compliance. The ability to understand and interpret state and federal regulations pertaining to federally funded housing programs is critical to success in this position. The ideal candidate will have experience inreal estate development a strong understanding of housing policies and excellent leadership skills. Work Environment: Office setting with regular site visits. Travel will be required for meetings trainings or project inspections. Other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in any discipline related to the work assigned and two years of related experience. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with strategy and project management; housing development community development housing support services or programs emergency management or social services and case management. Experience with federal program administration including strategy planning program design program management data analysis monitoring and compliance and/or financial and grants management.
Other: This position requires frequent travel throughout the state. Occasional overnight trips can be expected as well as out of state travel for trainings and conferences. As such the incumbent must be able to present a valid drivers license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is required. Please include a current resume with cover letter complementing your resume highlighting your skills and why you believe you would be the perfect candidate for this position.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:Housing development financial analysis strong oral and written communication skills a focus on customer service time management attention to detail commitment to teamwork strong Microsoft Office skills and a desire to make a difference are some of the qualities we are looking for in the ideal candidate for this position.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
